Rug Roundup

Rug Roundup

Rug Roundup

With all the smarty sisters here on
Double X
, I have to remind myself that every post in the Dream House doesn't have to attempt "think piece" status. (Regardless, I'm always thinkin' about a piece,
if you know what I mean
. Ba-dah-bum!) So today, let's just look at some purty area rugs, shall we?

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My pal Sarah over at
Matters of Style
(who applied my
Big Red
advice with great results) asked if I knew of a budget option for a simple navy and ivory diamond trellis rug she'd seen in a mag. Oh, sure, I thought. Googling ensued ... bupkes. Muddy-colored floral trellis loops and piles by the thousands, but no simple woven harlequin. I refuse to believe that anyone actually buys this tripe. (Let me. Please.) In my search I did find some encouragingly stylish options, so until the rug revolution comes, here are my picks for staying frugal and fabulous underfoot:

Williams-Sonoma Home Geometric Crewel Rug
, $295-$1,350 (pictured). My priciest and favorite option: Buying one is easier than painting this exact pattern on your wood floor (though how chic would that be??). Hard to tell, but each little section is made up of tiny embroidered stitches known as crewelwork. Now there's truth in advertising.

Ikea PS Tuga
, $299 for a 9'x9'. I love the wonky, homespun look of this hand-woven wool rug's design. Blue and cream is a classic color combo, and also a
boutique
I don't fully understand.

Speaking of my fave natural fiber, this
Velay Rug
from Ballard Designs ($29-$299) has a pleasing variegated stripe. Like a bag from the sadly defunct
Joseph
rendered in jute!

Finally, for indoor/outdoor use I still can't beat the cheeriness of KokoTrends'
polyurethane woven mats
. This
Dash & Albert denim rug
($34-$495) is slightly more traditional but still hoseable, scrubbable, and bleachable. Feel free to make your own joke on that one.